The Definitive Angle is PRO’s analysis of the week’s Video Review use in MLS.
Matchday 29 overview
There were four Video Reviews during Matchday 29.
CLT vs RSL: No penalty kick
Outcome: After review, Charlotte #3 [Tim Ream] did not commit a punishable handball offense inside the penalty area.
The final decision was no penalty.
Length of Review: 2:24
PRO’s opinion: Rwan Cruz (RSL) played the ball inside the penalty area, where it struck Ream’s (CLT) arm. The referee determined that the defender’s arm was in a justifiable position for someone attempting to block a cross with his leg and allowed play to continue.
The VAR recommended a review because he saw that the arm was away from the body, but the referee correctly maintained her original decision of no penalty because the ball traveled a short distance and the arm was not there to make the body bigger or to create a barrier.
MIA vs LA: No goal (offside)
Outcome: After review, Miami #8 [Telasco Segovia] was in an offside position when the ball was passed to him by Miami #18 [Jordi Alba]. Miami #8 then interfered with play when he touched the ball prior to eventually scoring a goal.
The final decision was offside and an indirect free kick [to LA Galaxy].
Length of Review: 2:23
PRO’s opinion: At the moment the ball was played to Segovia (MIA), he was in an offside position. After several touches within the same APP, Segovia then scored a goal. The referee was correct to disallow the goal for the offside offense after video review.